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    Yolo Ballooning Adventures

    4.9 (71 reviews)
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    This is no kite
    Lawrence S.

    Class act venue, with Mike being so educational and safe. I truly appreciate his flying experience and again this is a once and in a lifetime experience. If you even consider hot air ballooning. I'm a guy that fear heights and mike made me feel totally safe

    Mike C.

    Just an amazing experience. The crew of Ignacio, Mike and Maria (doggonit!) were wonderful. Denise was great at Turkovich wines. Highly recommend.

    Caitlin O.

    If it's possible - this surpassed expectations! Mike and his crew took us up for 96 mins, 15.04 ground distance in miles, and 5040 feet in the air. Loved every minute of it - so beautiful and relaxing! We saw Putah Creek, Lake Berryessa and several cities. Finished at Turkovich with info about the flight and a glass of bubbles. Highly, highly recommend this experience!

    Calvin B.

    We decided to go for a balloon ride to celebrate our 10 year anniversary, thank you Mike and Yolo Ballooning Adventures for making it memorable! Mike and Myka were great! Mike explained the entire process and told us what to expect throughout the experience; from set-up, through flight and landing, so there were no surprises. After landing, we were taken back to the Turkovich tasting room, where we had a "Champagne" toast and went through the photos and video that were taken throughout our adventure. The photos and videos were sent to us for no additional cost. We were also given a voucher for wine tasting for two. I highly recommend them if you're looking to experience a hot air balloon ride!

    Yolo ballooning adventures

    Best experience ever. The most smooth and peaceful hot air balloon ride. Mike was the best host and pilot. I will definitely do this again and share with others

    Altitude measure. Today we went up 4,700 feet.
    Summer D.

    What a great way to surprise my husband for his birthday! His face was classic. So this experience was on our bucket list for a long time. I finally found this awesome company and booked it instantly through their website. Safety first! We were well informed and felt we were in very very good hands. I knew looking at these reviews that this was a no-brainer decision...low risk and high reward. The value you get from this experience is unbelievable. Would we do this again....Hell Yes!! Ignacio and Mike and Mary took great care of us from start to finish. They greet you at the Turkovich Tasting Room and then that's where you end. They'll give you a glass of complimentary champagne and a coupon for a wine tasting too. You also get the free photos they take of you from their Go Pro and explain the logistics of the trip we had. Itms really an amazing package and experience....one of the best we ever had in fact. Thank you!!

    In the air and having a blast.
    Perry L.

    wow! Professional and very knowledgeable. The whole crew made us feel very welcome and informed us of everything to prepare for our ride. Our pilot couldn't have been better, from takeoff to being in the air to the landing, Ignacio knows his stuff. As soon as we arrived we were welcome and made to feel comfortable. The wine tasting after just topped it off. We will definitely be balloning again soon.

    Team P ..

    Mike and Ygnacio (Ignacio?) Are AMAZING. This was such an amaginz experience. Mike is knowledgeable and we felt safe and the views were BREATHTAKING. I will definitely be back.

    Ballooning over the orchards
    Jenn M.

    Highly recommend Mike, Ignacio & the rest of the Yolo Balooning crew! We had the best experience with them this past weekend! They were personable, safety oriented, interacted great with my tween daughter, have great senses of humor and are fun to be around. Ignacio piloted our balloon with amazing precision & the entire experience highly exceeded our expectations. Such an awesome morning!!!

    Launa H.

    Thank you Mike. You were amazing as our pilot. Beautiful ride with my family. I would do it again. Very professional and kind crew. Launa Hatanaka

    Sunrise prior to launch

    Can't recommend this company and crew enough! Ignacio, Mike & Austin outdid themselves and made the experience incredible from start to finish. We met at Turkovich Winery in Winters and drove as a group to the launch field. On the ride to the launch field, we got a rundown of what to expect, information about hot air ballooning in general and a lot of great safety tips. They made sure everyone felt comfortable prior to boarding and walked us through the entire process from start to finish. During launch, Ignacio educated us on everything that was happening, gave us information about the geography and was an all around incredible pilot and host. Can't recommend this team enough and can't wait to share this experience with more friends and family!

    Monique F.

    Yolo Ballooning Adventure is top notch! Having been on several ballooning expeditions in the past this is hands down the best. They tell you about every aspect of the flight. The knowledge of the area and history was a special added bonus for me. Thank you so much!

    Mike our Pilot!
    Precious J.

    WOW!! May 16th my family and I experienced our very first balloon ride with Yolo Ballooning Adventures and it was a truly magical experience. Booking the flight was super easy and the communication of flight details were great. The only thing I was worried about was that we did not get a confirmation day before like the email said. Otherwise we arrived at Turkovitch family wine for check in about 5:30am, from there we got a ride to the balloon take off spot. There were other balloons there as well. Pilots Mike and Ignacio were extremely knowledgeable of safety precautions and explained the flight plan from beginning to end. The flight was amazing and the weather even better. We had very light showers that day but nothing that deterred our plans. Being that high in the sky really made you feel like you were flying, it was so smooth and felt very comfortable and secure. The flight was about 90 mins in total, 15.4 miles and 5,040ft high!! So Epic. We finished the flight meeting back at Tukovitch family wines with a toast of champagne. Finally had a lovely breakfast at Putah creek cafe! I highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to try something new but not afraid of heights. Finally if you'd like to check out our experience feel free to check out my YouTube account Peachy Presh for an awesome video! https://youtu.be/Q1_lwq70pgk

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    A fantastic experience! Extremely classy all around the pilot and crew member were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

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    The most amazing experience. We learned about how ballooning works & aeronautics and had such a smooth and peaceful ride. Highly recommend!

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    Really one of the best experiences; peaceful, exciting and extra friendly. Highly recommended

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    Amazing experience! Loved flying over the orchards. Ignacio was an expert pilot and very smooth take off and landing!

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    Unbelievable flight we had with the crew. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to fly in a hot are balloon to come here!!

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    So much fun! We had a beautiful morning cruise for my 50th birthday! We had fun sNd learned a lot about what goes in to flying a balloon.

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    Balloons Above the Valley

    Balloons Above the Valley

    4.4(516 reviews)
    28.4 mi

    This was a VERY FUN DAY !!! This balloon trip was an Anniversary Gift from our kids. Originally I…read morewas not too sure and something that I would not have planned to do !! However it turned out to be VERY FUN DAY !!!

    I give it a 4.5. We had to arrive super early and wait for them to set up everything. It was cold…read moreoutside and they did provide coffee, hot chocolate and snacks. We the weather being so unpredictable we had to wait. I was fine with wait because i do value my life. I had the chance to cross off a major item from my bucket list. A hot air balloon ride and wow, what an experience! The views were absolutely breathtaking. Floating high above the landscape, seeing everything from a completely new perspective, was truly magical. The sunrise was especially beautiful as we drifted along, and the silence up there, broken only by the loud occasional burst of the burner, was unlike anything I've ever experienced. That said, there were a few things to consider. The heat from the burner can be overwhelming, especially if you're not prepared for it. I didn't wear a hat, and I really wish I had and i am short 5'2 those blasts of hot air can get pretty intense when they hit you directly! So, if you're planning this trip, definitely bring something to cover your head. The landing was a bit of a wild ride, too. The ground was much harder and more uneven than I expected, and we didn't quite know where we'd land until we were almost on top of it. Also getting in and out can be extremely challenging. It's hard climbing into and out of the basket and it's very tightly packed. Not a lot of space to move. I knew the risks going in but the whole experience was so worth it. Even with those little surprises, it was absolutely incredible. Would I do it again? Definitely not! Despite the heat and the bumpy landing, the beauty of the experience makes it all worthwhile and a one timer for me. I highly recommend it if you're looking for something unique and unforgettable to add to your list of adventures. Just don't forget your hat!

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    Balloons Above the Valley - After the flight you can take pics in front of the deflated balloon.

    After the flight you can take pics in front of the deflated balloon.

    Balloons Above the Valley - Captain Jake and the ground crew were amazing. Highly recommend!

    Captain Jake and the ground crew were amazing. Highly recommend!

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    Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides - Amazing sunrise in Napa!

    Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides

    4.8(363 reviews)
    29.6 mi

    What an amazing experience! Absolutely breathtaking views of Napa Valley!…read more The pilot and crew were fantastic! They operate like a well oiled machine and focus on your safety and your happiness

    Overall we had a good experience. I wish they would've…read morecalled us sooner to tell us what time they were picking us up. I ended up calling them the day prior to make sure what our pickup time was. She told me they don't usually call until the afternoon of the day prior. They picked us up from our hotel and brought us to the meeting location at 6am. Coffee, water, tea, muffins, and granola bars were available. The muffins were very tasty. There was very minimum communication. They never said what time we would be leaving. They gave us a bathroom reminder and then a long wait and then suddenly it was time to go. They fit a lot of people in a small waiting area. Which is outside btw. The staff was nice however, the person calling names for groups said our last name so wrong we didn't even know it was us and she was so quiet you could barely hear her. If you're in a later group, you will have a long day. We were in group one and got back to our hotel by 9am and other balloons hadn't even landed yet. Our driver, Bailey, was so sweet and nice. Our pilot was Chad, and you better hope you get him. He was informative, funny, nice, communicated well and considerate. Once we went to the launch site, it was a 20-30 mins wait for the balloon to be ready. We were in the air for about a half hour. We landed and then the vans came to get us, brought us back to the meeting location, and the our hotel. We had a good experience. Plan your day accordingly as you might not get back to your hotel until 930-1030.

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    Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides - Reflection of another hot air balloon from Napa Valley Air Loft.

    Reflection of another hot air balloon from Napa Valley Air Loft.

    Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides
    Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides - Balloons

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    Balloons

    Sonoma Zipline Adventures - Great ziplining guides Logan and Dulton

    Sonoma Zipline Adventures

    4.9(1.3k reviews)
    62.5 mi

    Such a wonderful experience! The guides were so attentive and funny, which really helped keep any…read morenerves at ease. The views were beautiful, and everything felt well-paced from start to finish. The whole experience lasted about 2.5 hours and included 7 zip lines, which was such a fun adventure. The location can be a bit tricky to find, so I'd recommend giving yourself extra time and arriving at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour, as they suggest.

    We stayed in the treehouses and had two Zipline adventures. The staff was amazing. From start to…read morefinish every one of our were met. The zipline guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. I brought my 10-year-old granddaughter for her birthday and they treated her careful consideration of her age and her inexperience. They made her feel comfortable and fun for her. I can't say enough about the Treehouse~I was like a 4 star hotel . Absolutely everything you needed to be comfortable and safe. They were beautiful and safe in a pristine situated in a redwood grove . The meals were over the top, deliciously prepared with fresh and quality ingredients. We celebrated my granddaughter's 10th birthday and had the best time from start to finish. I highly recommend a trip to Sonoma Canopy ~ a beautiful adventure I won't forget!

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    Sonoma Zipline Adventures - My husband and I high in the trees zip lining

    My husband and I high in the trees zip lining

    Sonoma Zipline Adventures - My family having a blast! It definitely a must try!

    My family having a blast! It definitely a must try!

    Sonoma Zipline Adventures - The rope bridges have just enough swing and stability to balance fun with feeling safe.

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    The rope bridges have just enough swing and stability to balance fun with feeling safe.

    Vintage Aircraft Company - Cockpit view

    Vintage Aircraft Company

    4.8(56 reviews)
    37.9 mi

    I had a great time flying with the Vintage Aircraft staff. I look forward to going up with them…read moreagain. I definitely recommend this adventure.

    Mother's Day - A Birthday Extravaganza!…read more Two years ago I flew in the SNJ-4 Texan for a birthday thrill; this year my wonderful wife gave me an hour ride in Vintage Aircraft's P-51 Mustang! She's the best! If you love the sound of a WWII high performance engine, love speed and appreciate the 20 year old pilots who flew these magnificent machines during a war, the P-51 is a plane to experience. Drove to the Schellville airport on Mother's Day for my ride. Travis pulled the P-51 from it's hanger, went through it's extensive pre-flight check and fueled her up. At this point, my heart was pounding with excitement and anticipation of a ride in a P-51! I told Travis I was also taking another P-51 crew with us that day, he had a quizzed look. My mother's deceased husband was stationed in England during WWII and was assigned to a P-51 squadron as an armourer (loaded 50 cal ammo and fueled the planes for their next flight). Found a picture of Mick, the pilot, mechanic, crew chief all standing beside their assigned P-51, the GlenGaryGuy. Pilot had his wife's name "Jackie" on the other side. They all got to go for one more ride! Chris Prevost, the pilot, asked where I wanted to go? I'd done the Golden Gate Bridge, out over Marin County to Tomales Bay and back in the Texan. Chris had a suggestion - Schellville to Lake Berryessa and over into the San Joaquin Valley, up along the Vaca Range to Middletown, over to Santa Rosa, out to Bodega Bay, Tomales Bay and down to Mill Valley and Mt Tam with a ride down Miller Ave, out to the Golden Gate Bridge and back to Schellville - heck yeah, sign me up!! Travis gave me instructions on how to climb onto the plane and into the rear seat, tight but comfortable and buckled in. Thank goodness I had a hat. I'm 6'1" and just barely had head room (though I was too excited to care). Chris brought the Merlin V-1650 to life and we taxied down to the end of the runway, brought the oil temp up, closed the canopy and we rolled down the runway - full speed ahead. Pulled back and up we went - what a rush! Travis had taken my wife to a point where she could record the whole liftoff - yeah! My adrenaline rush was in high gear! I immediately thought of the young pilots who risked their lives for our freedom; here I was just on a joy ride in a plane they flew in actual combat or escorting bombers - kind of surreal. Great sidebar to the flight was being actually being able to see the devastation from all of the fires from Lake Berryessa all the way too Middletown - scorched earth. Bodega Bay to the mouth of Tomales Bay gives a real perspective how beautiful our coastal area is. Chris did a couple of sharp turns, the P-51 cut the sky like a sharp knife. I kept the headsets halfway on, wanted to "hear" the roar of the P-51's engine. Down to Mill Valley, lined up on Miller Ave and out we went to the Golden Gate Bridge. What a day! I guess I should end my story, though writing about flying in the Mustang brings back all the fun I enjoyed that day. Travis and my wife had been monitoring our flight and were ready for our landing. Again, Travis set my wife up in a location to capture the event. Thanks again to Vintage Aircraft, Chris, Travis and my wife for an epic day of flying in a P-51 Mustang.

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    Vintage Aircraft Company - My car keys! Thought the pilots would appreciate this

    My car keys! Thought the pilots would appreciate this

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    Vintage Aircraft Company

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    River Fox Train - River Fox Christmas Train

    River Fox Train

    3.0(309 reviews)
    18.4 mi

    Holiday train review - Absolutely spectacular and warm heartening experience for our 3 and 4 year…read moreold girls! I don't know what other low rating patrons are expecting... fireworks? High class service? Jazz band playing in every train car with speakers interconnected? We came expecting nothing and ended up having an incredible experience with beautiful decorations well suited for a sweet, memorable Christmas train experience. Online reservations were simple, easy to obtain, and a lot more affordable compared to the exorbant Polar Express tickets. We're extremely happy that we chose this over Sacramento's Polar Express. It's obvious that their staff spent a lot of time putting work into the trains inner and outter decor - beautiful and creative! Parents and adults FYI - on your way to your reserved train car, there's a small bar after boarding the train. It's very important to load up on your magic drinks before heading to your seat. (Drinks.. not drink! But drink responsibly, of course.) Parking isn't far and although limited, it shouldn't be a problem with reservations handled appropriately. We sang a few Christmas songs with the elves, threw snowballs at the grinch (best part, IMO), met Santa, and had a little fun at Santa's (little) village after the ride. Every sip of their hot cocoa (included with your tickets) was warming and delicious, perfect for cold weather. Couple of cookies came along with it, perfect for our kids to snack on. Overall, this was an incredible experience for our kids! Service was fantastic, ambiance was very jolly and felt like home, staff members are very friendly, and the experience is fantastic for all occasions - family, friends, and dates! The memories are ever lasting and hopefully it becomes a core memory that lasts a lifetime. Highly recommended to experience, at least once, for your little loved ones. We'll be back next year!

    We were NEVER SERVED ANY FOOD during our 2-hour Tea Train and could barely get water…read more About 30 minutes after boarding we were given hot water but no tea bags. We eventually found our own. Refills of hot water, cream, and drinking water required chasing down staff. After 45 minutes we began asking where the food was, while people in another section of the car had already ordered and eaten their meals. Staff kept saying the food would come "soon." It never did. At 1 hour 45 minutes the staff disappeared, and the train returned to the station at 2 hours. No food and no explanation. I had to insist on speaking with a manager and got a refund. I still don't understand how this could happen.

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    River Fox Train - Boba train! (Lisa_vs_food)

    Boba train! (Lisa_vs_food)

    River Fox Train - Table setting

    Table setting

    River Fox Train - Small, but memorable, Santa's village

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    Small, but memorable, Santa's village

    All Day Wine Tours

    All Day Wine Tours

    5.0(37 reviews)
    27.5 mi
    Established in 2014
    Locally owned & operated

    Hands Down the Best Driver in Napa Valley!…read more I discovered George on Yelp, and after comparing other Napa car services--many quoting well over $1,000 for wine tours--it's clear why his customers rave about him. His reviews truly say it all! There were plenty of reasons we chose George over the rest. From our very first contact, George was incredibly responsive and communicative. I had a party of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids) for my husband's 40th birthday celebration and needed a vehicle that could securely accommodate a car seat with a latch system--his car was absolutely perfect. He arrived right on time, greeted us warmly, and was super easy to talk to. Throughout the day, George consistently arrived within minutes at each of our destinations. He didn't just drop us off--he guided us to the exact entrances and exits of every winery, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. On top of that, he shared insightful feedback about why each winery is special, adding a whole new level of appreciation to our tour. Another bonus, he provided water in an iced cooler and white glove door service! What really stood out was George's impressive local knowledge. Without even needing navigation, he expertly drove us from Petaluma to Napa while sharing fascinating stories and history about the wineries, estates, and the region itself. If you want a professional, friendly, affordable, and knowledgeable driver for your Napa experience, George is your guy! Highly recommend and would easily book him for our next trip!

    The service provided by George was excellent. From initial conversation on booking, to suggestions…read morefor wineries, pick up and full day of fun. We were a party of 6 and would definitely recommend his services to any friends heading to Wine Country.

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    All Day Wine Tours - Enjoy your day with 
All Day Wine Tours 
from Sunrise to Sunset.

    Enjoy your day with All Day Wine Tours from Sunrise to Sunset.

    All Day Wine Tours - You can't beat the sunsets here in California.

    You can't beat the sunsets here in California.

    All Day Wine Tours - More of the colors of fall with the coastal mountains in the background.

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    More of the colors of fall with the coastal mountains in the background.

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